Is Oughton Primary and Nursery School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 3 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 249th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Oughton Primary and Nursery School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 48% of pupils at Oughton Primary and Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Oughton Primary and Nursery School?

Applications for Reception places at Oughton Primary and Nursery School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Oughton Primary and Nursery School

Mattocke Road, Hitchin, SG5 2NZ

Local ranking249th of 388 primary schools in Hertfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

300

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 3 March 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 48.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 3.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 55.0%
Writing (Expected): 59.0%
Maths (Expected): 72.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 69.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 202
Boys: 110 (56%)
Girls: 85 (44%)
Capacity: 300 (65% full)
SEND: 36.6%
FSM Eligible: 47.5%
EAL: 15.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 34.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 12.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,756/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 69.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 9.0%
Black African: 4.5%
White Other: 3.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 3.0%
Mixed Other: 2.5%
Asian Indian: 2.0%
Other: 1.5%

69.5%

White British

9.0%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

4.5%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01462450716

head@oughton.herts.sch.uk

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Mattocke Road

Hitchin, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 133323
UKPRN: 10073588
Establishment No.: 2026

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